Memphis Fire Dept

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[quote name='dano3rescue' post='267627' date='Dec 22 2008, 07:05 ']The dedication name goes to the new piece of equipment.[/quote]

That is actually not always the way it goes. It seems to be a case by case basis. The LODD names will stay with a company regardless of the apparatus - in essence, the way Dano described. The name will pass to new apparatus assigned to the company unless that company suffers another LODD death. We have a couple of pieces that have smaller plaques with multiple names. E7 would be a good example, I'll see if I can find a pic of their plaque.



All names on apparatus are not LODD's however and they will be at the will and discretion of the current administration. For example, I do not think E5 has ever had a member that has died in the line of duty while assigned there. Therefore, the current Directors name is always put on E5 as it is at HQ's. Chief Arwood's name will be coming off if it hasn't already and Director Benson's will go on it. Chief Arwood's plate may end up on another piece or may end up in a big pile of other removed plates that have accumulated at the shop over the years.



Hope that makes sense.